> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.sunscan.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.sunscan.net/the-sunscan-project/whos-the-sunscan-for.md). # Who's the Sunscan for? ### **The Sunscan: a tool for all astronomy enthusiasts** The Sunscan is designed to meet the needs of all astronomy enthusiasts, whether beginners or experienced. Whether you're an amateur astronomer, a student of astronomy, or simply someone who enjoys gazing at the stars, the Sunscan is here to offer you a unique and rewarding experience. * **For beginners:** The Sunscan is an excellent tool to start exploring the universe. With its intuitive interface and step-by-step guides, you can easily learn the basics of spectroheliography and capture your first images of the Sun.

Get effortless images of the sun and solar prominences in just a few minutes !

* **For amateurs:** If you're already familiar with astronomy, the Sunscan lets you take your observations a step further. You can adjust the parameters to obtain more detailed images and explore different aspects of the Sun.
### An ideal teaching tool for spectroscopy. The Sunscan is designed to be a powerful, easy-to-use teaching tool, perfect for teachers who want to integrate spectroscopy into their curriculum. Here's how the Sunscan can help teachers and educators: * **Easy-to-organize hands-on sessions :** The Sunscan is simple to set up and use, allowing teachers to focus on teaching rather than logistics. This means students can benefit from enriching hands-on experience without wasting time. * **Teaching materials included :** We provide teaching guides and educational resources to help teachers integrate Sunscan into their curriculum. These resources include lesson plans, practical exercises and reflective questions to stimulate learning. * **Flexibility for different levels** : Sunscan is adaptable to different teaching levels, from primary to higher education. Teachers can adjust activities to suit the needs and skills of their students... * **Technical support :** Our community is always available to provide technical and pedagogical support to teachers. We're here to help you get the most out of Sunscan in your classroom... ### Build the Sunscan with your students for a unique learning experience The Sunscan offers an exceptional opportunity for teachers to create a collaborative, hands-on learning experience with their students. By building the Sunscan together, you can develop your students' science, technology, engineering and math skills while exploring the wonders of spectroscopy. {% hint style="info" %} Note that the SUNSCAN system enables users to retrieve their solar images in FITS, PNG, and JPG formats, providing flexibility for scientific post-analysis and advanced post-processing. For full instructions on accessing and downloading your data, please refer to [Retrieve Your Data](https://www.sunscan.net/use/retrieve-your-data). {% endhint %}